12.23.2010

“Run, Run, as fast as you can, you can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread man!”

‘Tis the season for cookies, right? I love to bake around the holidays and this week Benjamin and I baked gingerbread cookies. None of our cookies got away from us {although a few did break their legs so that could be why}, and I wanted to share the recipe with you all! Don’t worry, you don’t have to have men-shaped cookie cutters! We did trees, ladies, men, bears, and Benjamin’s personal favorite: stars!

Phase Two: Mix together the meringue powder and water until well mixed and frothy.

Phase Three: {in large bowl} With an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat the shortening for at least 30 seconds. Add sugar and increase mixer speed to high, beating until fluffy {if you don’t like super sweet cookies, you can leave the sugar out and it will still taste good}. Add the meringue mixture, molasses, and vinegar; beat well on high speed until batter is smooth and well blended.

The next step is one that I didn’t do. Maybe I should have to keep my mens from losing limbs.

Phase Five: Cover bowl and chill for 3 hours or overnight. After chilling the dough, divide in thirds.

I did do this, though:

Phase Six: Refrigerate two-thirds while you work on one-third. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Place cut outs on a greased cookie sheet about 1-inch apart. {Be sure to make small openings in the top of each shape if you plan on hanging the cookies as ornaments!}

Phase Seven: Bake at 375 degrees for 5-6 minutes. Let cookies cool for about a minute before transferring them to a wire rack.

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I am not a cook.

I do not claim to be Betty Crocker at all. In fact, I never really liked cooking until very recently. I am a 23-year-old wife and stay at home mommy. I'm trying to get myself more into cooking. You should probably proceed with caution if I ever say I made this up. Just so ya know.

You'll probably see more baked goods than cooked goods here. This blog is set up for my personal stash of recipes, and as motivation to get in that kitchen more often!